Rock N Rags Spills The Tea / Mental Health

1. Mental Health Breaks: Instead of working yourself to the bone for hours on end, take 5-10 minute breaks each hour to rest your mind that DON’T involve checking social media.

• Stand up and do daily stretches.
• Hydrate your body by CHUGGING some H2O.
• Have a snack.
• Call your family and friends and tell them you love them.
• Do 3-5 minutes of deep breathing.

2. Movement: Incorporate movement into your daily routine to maximize energy. This doesn’t have to mean working out; do what feels right for your body!

• Go on a walk outside.
• Do some mid-day yoga.
• Immerse yourself in nature.
• Walk to get your daily coffee.
• Go for a drive.
• Exercise your body (or at least put on cute workout clothes).

3. Time Management: Spend a MINIMUM of 1 hour a day taking care of yourself. You have to take care of yourself before you can help others.

• Schedule self-care time and breaks into your calendar each week.
• Start and end each day doing something for yourself: skincare, meditation, journaling, movement, etc.
• Hold yourself accountable: check-in with yourself throughout the week to make sure you’re giving yourself the time you deserve. If not, MAKE TIME!

4. Personal Growth: Never stop learning & take time to get in touch with your creative side to stay inspired.

• Learn about things that inspire you: you can teach yourself anything on the internet.
• Paint, draw, collage, or try any form of art that inspires you.
• Make something: there’s something so satisfying about making things with your own hands.
• Read a new book.
• Journal and reflect on your goals (short term AND long term).
• Never stop learning: use podcasts, magazines, YouTube, or any medium to keep growing your skills.

5. Practice Gratitude: It’s scientifically proven that people who practice gratitude are overall happier.

• Write down three things you're grateful for each day.
• If something negative happens, ask yourself how this could be an opportunity for growth.
• If you’re grateful for someone, TELL THEM! Life is too short to not express gratitude.